In what ways can we recognize and celebrate God's deliverance in our lives today? The God Who Breaks the Bars “ I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt so that you would no longer be slaves; I broke the bars of your yoke and enabled you to walk upright.” (Leviticus 26:13) Recognizing His Deliverance Today • Salvation through Christ – “So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.” (John 8:36) • Freedom from sin’s power – “For freedom Christ has set us free.” (Galatians 5:1) • Daily answers to prayer – “I sought the LORD, and He answered me; He delivered me from all my fears.” (Psalm 34:4) • Protection in trials – “Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the LORD delivers him out of them all.” (Psalm 34:19) • Transformation of mind and habits – “You were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord.” (Ephesians 5:8) Celebrating His Deliverance • Sing and worship – Follow Israel’s pattern: “Then Moses and the Israelites sang this song to the LORD.” (Exodus 15:1) – Keep worship personal and corporate—home praise and gathered church. • Testify openly – “I waited patiently for the LORD… He put a new song in my mouth.” (Psalm 40:1-3) – Share specific stories of rescue with family, friends, congregation. • Observe the Lord’s Supper often – “Do this in remembrance of Me.” (1 Corinthians 11:24) – Remember the cost of deliverance every time the cup and bread are received. • Mark anniversaries and milestones – Keep journals or set reminders of breakthrough dates; celebrate with thanksgiving meals, offerings, or special acts of service. • Practice Sabbath rest – Time set apart declares trust in the God who frees us from striving. • Serve others in His name – Move from slavery to service: “You were called to freedom… serve one another in love.” (Galatians 5:13) Living Upright Lives as Proof of Deliverance • Walk in obedience (John 14:15) • Embrace holiness (1 Peter 2:9) • Refuse to return to old chains (Romans 6:11-14) • Stand firm in gospel liberty, confident that the bars are broken for good. |
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